“If They Suffered, Why Shouldn’t We?”
Arizona. One of the hardest conversations to have sometimes are when people experience loss or misfortune and attribute it to God. “Why would God allow something like this to happen?” they ask. They are angry with God, and turn their backs on Him. What we don’t...
Ep. 25: Signs, Wonders, Miracles and Evangelization
In this episode we interview Fr. Mathias Thelen who is the senior leader of Encounter Ministries. Encounter has a vision to see a Church truly empowered by the Holy Spirit where disciples are confided to proclaim the Gospel and then demonstrate it through signs,...
Ep. 25: Signs, Wonders, Miracles and Evangelization
In this episode we interview Fr. Mathias Thelen who is the senior leader of Encounter Ministries. Encounter has a vision to see a Church truly empowered by the Holy Spirit where disciples are confided to proclaim the Gospel and then demonstrate it through signs,...
“Setting Captives Free”
San Pedro Island, Belize. “And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons” (Mk 16:17). These are the words of our Lord right after giving the disciples the Great Commission--the charge to preach the Gospel to all creation (Mk...
“Disciples of All Nations”
San Pedro Island, Belize. When the Lord said, “Go make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28:19), he really meant all nations! For that reason Saint Paul Street Evangelization is an international apostolate, with over 300 chapters throughout the world. The mission to...
“Getting Creative in Evangelization”
Joliet, Illinois. Evangelism is not an exact science. It takes prayer, intuition, adaptability. It also provides great opportunities to get creative and adapt to situations on the fly and meet people where they are. The Holy Spirit is always right there when our...
“Christmas Carols”
Henderson, North Carolina. Our Henderson, NC, team made the local evening news one year, singing Advent carols and hymns during their outing on Main Street. One well-known hymn is “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” Not only does each verse plead with Jesus to come save us,...
Our Car Wouldn’t Start, So …
“Hometown,” IL. . For those who make themselves available to God, God periodically gives them special opportunities to do good to others. This recently happened for Pamela, who sent us this story: Dave and I were in my Illinois hometown picking up some...
“The Brother of the Lord”
Riverside, CA. This story comes from Art: While at the Festival of Lights Friday night, a man and woman approached our table. The woman was looking through our brochures and I asked her if there was a topic she is interested in learning about. She said, “Yes: Mary. I...
“Belief In God”
Royal Oak, Michigan. America is a religious country. The United States was founded on religious principles and many Americans have roots in the Judeo-Christian tradition. This is not always the case in many parts of the world, such as Europe, where religious practice...